2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, about 11% of that year's total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 73,000. No related recalls are listed in this data for the electrical system category.
- Electrical System complaints
- 27
- 11% of 254
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 73,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the ABS module leaking internally and causing an electrical short, in one case linked to a fire while the vehicle was parked.
- Blind spot detection sensors report intermittently shutting off while driving, including on the highway, sometimes followed by an error message.
- Headlights report failing while driving, with some owners describing repeated dealer visits and parts replaced multiple times without a permanent fix.
- Owners describe the alternator failing repeatedly, in one case reported as the fourth replacement, along with a blown fuse and dead battery.
- The smart liftgate is reported to close on its own intermittently when the feature is activated and deactivated.
- Some owners report the sunroof screen failing to close, leaving the glass without its intended cover.
When 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 15, 2016, latest Dec 21, 2024.
Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Santa Fe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical system complaints on the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Santa Fe, which is about 11% of the 254 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Santa Fe's electrical system?
- This data shows no related recalls listed for the electrical system category on the 2015 Santa Fe.
- At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported electrical system complaints is 73,000 miles.
- What electrical parts fail most often according to owners?
- Owners most often describe issues with the ABS module, blind spot detection sensors, headlights, and the alternator.
- Did any 2015 Santa Fe electrical complaints involve fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fire reports and 1 crash associated with complaints filed in this area for the 2015 Santa Fe.